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ILLINOIS STATECRAFT Tagge, former newspaper political editor, discusses efforts to establish the McCormick Place convention center in Chicago, opposition to and support of the project, Chicago and Illinois politics, the Clem Graver kidnapping, and involvement of the Chicago Tribune. Also mentions Illinois State Senators and Representatives, other politicians, and legislative bills.

3 tapes, 250 mins., 43 pp. Interview by Cullom Davis, 1984 OPEN See collateral file

Scope and Contents Alumni SAGE Society Legacy Oral History Project John Takeuchi, Sangamon State University’s first architect, reminisces about overseeing the physical development of the University from 1970-1976. Takeuchi remembers individuals including SSU President Robert C. Spencer, Dean Collins (engineer), Wally Henderson (Architect), and Dick Williams. Takeuchi discusses his prior professional experience at the University of California Berkley, where he worked as an architect for twenty-two years....

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Talmant discusses his parents' immigration from Lithuania to Springfield, Illinois, hsi childhood, schooling, Depression, his business the Blue Danube nightclub, WWII, battles and war stories, his family, jobs at the Leland and St. Nicholas Hotels, and work at the Illinois Department of Transportation.

5 tapes, 450 mins. Talmant discusses his Interview by Ron Talmant, 1979 OPEN See collateral file

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Bond Tarr discusses his experiences at the Esquire Theater, which opened in Springfield on December 12, 1937. He was also involved in the remodeling of the theater in to a four-theater multiplex. His recollections reflect the social and recreational atmosphere of the Springfield area in the 1970s.

3 tapes, 180 mins., 68 pp. Interview by Cassie Tarr, 2006 See collateral file – State Journal-Register newsclippings on the Esquire Theater, film list from 8 Oct 1972.

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See also Fries, Frank Tarro, grocer, and Fries, coal miner, relate stories of Benld and Gillespie, Illinois during prohibition and the Depression; also the organization of the Progressive Miners, union meetings, the Mulkeytown March, and strikes.

1 tape, 60 mins. Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1974 RESTRICTED: no legal release from Fries. For collateral file see J9/5/24 See also F915 Fries, F915.2*

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Tarro discusses the history of the Coliseum Ballroom in Benld, Illinois: events, bands, and the structure of ballroom. She also mentions her family, Pearl Harbor, and the town of Benld. Note: The Coliseum Ballroom burned down in July, 2011. Article from SJ-R regarding the ballroom included in collateral file.

1 tape, 40 mins., 15 pp. Interview by David Logsdon, 1973 OPEN See collateral file: notes and newspaper article on Tarro's death.

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STEAMBOATS AND INLAND RIVERS Ed Taylor discusses shipping on riverboats and building boats. Also discusses crops, riverboats and their crews, and coalboats.

Memoir, 15 pp. Interview by John Knoepfle, 1957 OPEN: released by John Knoepfle

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SHAWNEETOWN BANK PROJECT Elizabeth Taylor, bookkeeper and secretary at the Shawneetown Bank during the mid-1920's, discusses and describes the Bank: its interior design, furnishings, offices, vault, and floors containing tenant rooms.

1 tape, 90 mins., 41 pp. Interview by Horace Q. Waggoner, 1978 OPEN See collateral file

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James Taylor discusses his relatives, their immigration from Scotland, their work and travels in the United States and settlement in Illinois.

1 tape, 45 mins., 19 pp. Interview by Marjorie Taylor, 1974 OPEN See collateral file for tape see Robert A. Taylor

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Robert A. Taylor, brother of James, discusses farm life in Cass County, Illinois: farming operations, horse trading, livestock and crops, chores, parents and other relatives.

1 tape, 70 mins., 40 pp. Interview by Marjorie Taylor, 1974 OPEN See collateral file Tape also contains James O. Taylor interview